Koji Uehara is 41-years-old and will be 42 a month into the 2017 season, but that didn’t stop the Cubs from agreeing to sign him to a one-year, $6 million dollar contract. […]
Cubs sign aging but elite reliever Koji Uehara
When is it time to bench Starlin Castro?
I never thought that I would have to type that headline but unfortunately Starlin Castro has left me no choice. Before we can address the question at hand, first let’s take a […]
Javier Baez called up, will make Cubs debut on Tuesday
After hitting two home runs on Sunday to give him 23 on the year and 12 since the start of July, consensus top-10 overall prospect Javier Baez will be called up to […]
Farewell, Bonifacio (UPDATE: Bonifacio and Russell to Braves)
The deal is Emilio Bonifacio and James Russell to the Atlanta Braves for Victor Caratini, a 20-year-old 3B/C who is hitting .279/.352/.406 in 87 games at Class-A. Here is the scouting report […]
Cubs trade for Red Sox LHP Felix Doubront
According to Jon Morosi, the Cubs have traded for 26-year-old Boston Red Sox left-hander Felix Doubront: Red Sox and Cubs have agreement in place that sends Felix Doubront to Chicago, source says. — Jon Morosi […]
John Baker picks up first win ever for Cubs position player
While the “wins” stat is pointless in modern baseball and amazingly is still overused, the one redeeming value it has is providing the historical context to make John Baker’s rare accomplishment last night […]
Cubs shopping Edwin Jackson
It’s painful to recall the offseason two years ago when the Cubs were in pursuit of Anibal Sanchez. The Tigers initial offer to Sanchez was in the 4-year, $48 million range, so […]
“It’s time for ‘Mendy’ to play”
According to GM Jed Hoyer, Arismendy Alcantara will receive plenty of playing time down the stretch for the Cubs. Hoyer had this to say to Cubs.com: “It’s time for ‘Mendy’ to play,” […]
Looking back at Darwin Barney after Cubs designate him for assignment
Before yesterday’s game the Cubs finally put Darwin Barney out of his misery by designating him for assignment in order to clear up a roster spot for Emilio Bonifacio who returned from […]
Mike Olt demoted to Iowa
According to Carrie Muskat, the Cubs have mercifully sent Mike Olt down to Iowa: Mike Olt optioned to @IowaCubs #Cubs — Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 23, 2014 Olt was batting .139 in […]
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